The term mycorrhiza is derived from the ancient Greek words mykos, meaning “fungus,” and rhiza meaning “root.” Together, the term translates to “fungus root.” Specifically, mycorrhizae are fungi that ...

Nature has the answer: Deep-rooted, drought-tolerant plants that thrive when it gets warm and can survive during today's ...

A thin layer found in the top few centimeters of soil plays a big role in its ecology. Biocrust is built, maintained and ...

New research from Northern Arizona University points to the idea that, under some conditions, plants can "curate" their ...

Any home gardener knows they have to tailor their watering regime for different plants. Forgetting to water their flowerbed ...

What is soil? Soil is the thin layer of material covering the earth’s surface and is formed from the weathering of rocks. It is made up mainly of mineral particles, organic materials, air, water and ...

Some weeds can also provide important food sources to garden pollinators. Clover is a favorite nectar source of bees. Bronze fennel and Queen Anne’s lace attract predatory wasps and flies, as well as ...

SMAP Level-4 (L4) surface and root zone soil moisture (L4_SM) data are provided in three products. The SMAP L4 Global 3-hourly 9 km EASE-Grid Surface and Root Zone Soil Moisture Geophysical Data ...

C. Yin, Q. Xiao, Y. Sun, Q. Liu, X. Pang. Picea asperata pioneer and fibrous roots have different physiological mechanisms in response to soil freeze-thaw in spring.

The morphological characteristics and the growth features of upland rice root was investigated. A three-dimensional visual simulation model was put forward by using architectural parameters of upland ...

There are many preconceived notions about tree root systems. Tree roots are sensitive but tougher than expected. They just need appropriate care.